Anglesey

American  

[ang-guhl-see] / ˈæŋ gəl si /

noun

1. an island and county in northwestern Wales. 276 sq. mi. (714 sq. km).

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Anglesey British  

/ ˈæŋɡəlsɪ /

noun

1. Welsh name: Ynys Môn.  an island and county of N Wales, formerly part of Gwynedd (1974–96), separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Administrative centre: Llangefni. Pop: 59 500 (2003 est). Area: 720 sq km (278 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Anglesey

Possibly from Old Norse Ǫngullsey “Hook Island,” or Old Norse Ǫnglisey “Ǫngli's Island”

Example Sentences

They had both visited Rhosneigr, on Anglesey, for more than 40 years on holiday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

St Cwyfan's dates back to the 12th Century, and is on a tidal island named Cribinau, off the western coast of Anglesey.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Changing policies has not been an exclusively positive experience, and one Anglesey head teacher said enforcing a stricter policy "requires a level of time and emotional energy that's exhausting for staff".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Playing cards that were once simply a fun part of childhood are increasingly being stashed away as pension policies, believes expert Elliot Riley-Walsh, from Anglesey.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

At last, Dad swayed up to Anglesey, raised his left hand 'cause his right was so busted, and did this...”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell